Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2010 and Suzuki Boulevard S40 2009 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2010 × |  Suzuki Boulevard S40 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2009 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD | Suzuki Boulevard S40 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 652 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 94 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 94 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Digital TCBI | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. | Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-M19 |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 | 140/80-M15 |
| Trail (mm) | 150 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,595 | 1,480 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 214.1 | 173 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,105 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,319 | 2,180 |
| Overall width (mm) | 831 | 720 |
| Seat height (mm) | 714 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 119 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.14 | 10.5 |
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